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We are on a mission to provide rural and Appalachian communities with tools, expertise, and advocacy through which we will collaboratively address our needs, optimize our opportunities, and reach our full potential.

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Coalition of Rural and
Appalachian Schools

In partnership with Ohio University, the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) is comprised of 110 school districts in Appalachia with a mission to advocate for and support the public schools of the region in the continuous improvement to education opportunities in the region,

Memorial Health System

In partnership with Memorial Health System and Akron Children's Hospital, Sunday Creek Horizons led an advocacy effort to secure $30 million from the State of Ohio to build a Women's and Children's Hospital in Belpre - the first and only facility of its kind in the region, and the largest-ever state award to a hospital facility.

Appalachian Children Coalition

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday Creek Horizons convened stakeholders from across Appalachian Ohio to create the ACC. Now, they have secured more then $100 million for kids in Appalachia since 2021 -- including the largest investment in school health in Ohio history.

Ohio Energy Conference

In partnership with the Energy Coalition of Ohio to host the annual Ohio Energy Conference - a state-wide collaboration focusing on bringing together public and private leaders from Ohio’s Energy sector. In the years since we have held highly successful in-person conferences growing steadily each year.

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We believe in the boundless potential of our region, and that Appalachian communities deserve a permanent seat at the table when resources are allocated in the halls of power. As our firm grows, so does our commitment to social impact and authentic engagement.

SERVICES

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Our firm’s name is both a testament to Appalachia’s storied past and a reminder of the relentless need for responsible development and socio-economic justice in the region.

WHY 'SUNDAY CREEK'?

In 1930, the Sunday Creek tributary of the Ohio River was once lined with a cluster of coal mines. One such mine became the site of Ohio’s worst ever mine disaster, when an explosion killed 82 men. The disaster prompted outrage and bolstered improvement of Ohio’s mine safety laws.

It is with this image in mind that we pioneer our new approach to community and economic development efforts in Appalachia. Through region-based, cohesive advocacy, we see an opportunity for a bold new way of life emerging in these hills. Our work has brought millions of dollars to our clients from state, federal and private sources.

Sunday Creek Horizons is aggressively pursuing opportunities in all corners of Appalachia.

Since 2021, we are proud to have driven more than $239.8 million in public investment into Appalachian Ohio.